XcodeBuildMCP CLI Use XcodeBuildMCP tools via the xcodebuildmcp executable instead of raw xcodebuild , xcrun , or simctl . Step 1: Ensure the CLI Exists Check availability: xcodebuildmcp --help If missing, install with one of: brew tap getsentry/xcodebuildmcp brew install xcodebuildmcp npm install -g xcodebuildmcp@latest Re-check after install: xcodebuildmcp --help Step 2: Use Help-First Discovery Discover workflows and arguments from the CLI itself: xcodebuildmcp --help xcodebuildmcp tools xcodebuildmcp < workflow
--help xcodebuildmcp < workflow
< tool
--help Use this discovery path instead of memorizing static tool lists. Step 3: Keep Execution Minimal Choose the smallest command sequence that satisfies the request. Prefer direct workflow commands over manual multi-step chains unless explicitly requested. For simulator run intent, prefer the combined build-and-run command. Do not chain build then build-and-run unless explicitly requested. Capability Overview xcodebuildmcp supports: simulator and device build/test/run debugging and log capture UI automation project discovery and scaffolding session defaults and workflow configuration Exit Criteria CLI presence is verified or installation steps are provided. Commands are discovered via --help / tools . Session defaults are checked before first build/run/test action.